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The purpose of this guide is to lead the beginning researcher to the most important and useful sources in the Reference Collection and online for the study of history. The list of sources is not exhaustive; please consult with a Reference Librarian for additional suggestions.

LIBRARY CALL NUMBERS TO BROWSE: World History 902 - 913 History of China 951 Vietnam 959.7World War I 940.54 History of Japan 952 History of Africa 960World War II 940.54 History of India 954 History of Canada 971History of Britain 941 History of Gulf War 955 History of Mexico 972History of Germany 943 History of Middle East 956History of France 944 History of Southeast Asia 959

The Sonoma/Napa and Partners (SNAP) online catalog is the gateway to circulating books on World history. Search by keyword, author, title or subject. Subject headings strive to identify topics with consistent terminology. The basic terminology is produced by the Library of Congress. Always look at the subject headings in any catalog, database or index to make sure that you are searching with the most relevant terminology. Once you have the right terms, it's much easier to find the right books.

The following databases may be useful in locating information on World history. These reference sources are available online through Solano, Napa and Partners (SNAP) databases and require a library card or e-card to access them from off campus.

American Historical Association (http://www.historians.org/)"The AHA was founded in 1889 to serve the broad field of history. It encompasses every historical period and geographical area and serves professional historians in all areas of employment."

European Association of History Educators (http://www.euroclio.eu/site/index.php)"Since its foundation EUROCLIO has placed balanced history at the centre of education of responsible national and global citizens, of fostering international understanding, respect and cooperation. The overall aim of EUROCLIO is topromote and support the development of history education so that it strengthens peace, stability, democracy and critical thinking. EUROCLIO strives to shift the history and civics education in Europe towards inclusion of multiple perspectives, innovation, critical thinking, and connecting across boundaries of countries, ethnicities and religions. Recognizing that history is a powerful mobilizing force in societies, EUROCLIO promotes the sound use of history education towards building and deepening of democratic societies."

The Medieval Academy of America (http://www.medievalacademy.org/index.htm)Founded in 1925, the Medieval Academy of America is the largest professional organization in the world devoted to medieval studies. Its goal is the support of research, publication and teaching in medieval art, archeology, history, law, literature, philosophy and all other aspects of the middle ages.

Silkroad Foundation (http://www.silk-road.com/toc/index.html)Silkroad Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes the study and preservation of cultures and art on Inner Asia and the Silk Road. Monthly lectures, sponsored by Silkroad, are held at Stanford University and draw hundreds of attendees from around the Bay Area.

Social Sciences Historical Association (http://www.ssha.org/)"The Social Science History Association is an interdisciplinary group of scholars that shares interests in social life and theory; historiography, and historical and social-scientific methodologies. SSHA might be best seen as a coalition of distinctive scholarly communities. Their intellectual work ranges from everyday life in the medieval world – and sometimes earlier -- to contemporary global politics, but they are united in our historicized approach to understanding human events, explaining social processes, and developing innovative theory."

World History Association (http://www.thewha.org/world_history.php)This international society of 1500 teachers and scholars from 32 nations promotes world history teaching and scholarship. It's award-winning Journal of World History is published quarterly.

World History Compass (http://www.worldhistorycompass.com/index.htm)A gateway site to numerous online history resources, the World History Compass goal is "to provide links to history sites anywhere in the world. While it's probably impossible to link to every site, WHC offers enough links to at least get you going on the right trail."

World History Network (http://www.worldhistorynetwork.org/)"This resource for researchers, teachers, and general users, created in 2001-2004 under a grant from the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities, is administered by the World History Network, Inc. It provides a review of electronic materials for research and teaching in world history. The Network website itself provides reviews of the field, tutorials, announcements, a discussion forum, research reports, assessments of websites, guides to methods for research and teaching, and detailed materials for teaching and research. In addition, the Network provides links to a wide range of internet and other electronic resources for teaching and research in world history."

United States History

MAPS AND ATLASES

American Heritage Pictorial Atlas of United States History (1966) Call no. REF 911 AM.

The New Encyclopedia of the American West by Howard R. Lamar, ed. (1998) Call no. REF 978.003 NEW.

World War II: A Visual Encyclopedia by John Keegan, ed. (2001) Call no. REF 940.53 World.

LIBRARY CALL NUMBERS TO BROWSE: American History 973Colonial History 973.2Civil War 973.6The West 978

The Sonoma/Napa and Partners (SNAP) online catalog is the gateway to circulating books on United States history. Search by keyword, author, title or subject. Subject headings strive to identify topics with consistent terminology. The basic terminology is produced by the Library of Congress. Always look at the subject headings in any catalog, database or index to make sure that you are searching with the most relevant terminology. Once you have the right terms, it's much easier to find the right books.

The following databases may be useful in locating information on United States history. These reference sources are available online through Solano, Napa and Partners (SNAP) databases and require a library card or e-card to access them from off-campus.

American Historical Association (http://www.historians.org/)"The AHA was founded in 1889 to serve the broad field of history. It encompasses every historical period and geographical area and serves professional historians in all areas of employment."

American Social History Project (http://www.ashp.cuny.edu/)"The American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning is dedicated to renewing interest in history by challenging traditional ways that people learn about the past. Founded in 1981 and based at the City University of New York Graduate Center, ASHP/CML produces print, visual, and multimedia materials that explore the richly diverse social and cultural history of the United States." The site also contains podcasts (searchable by tag). They are currently developing an online resource for social history documents.

Center for History and New Media (http://chnm.gmu.edu/)"CHNM provides free access to primary sources, high-quality online teaching modules, and instruction on critical thinking skills. They bring history to audiences worldwide by collecting digital records, archiving documents of the past, and presenting historical exhibits."

TheOrganization of American Historians (http://www.oah.org/index.html)"The Organization of American Historians promotes excellence in the scholarship, teaching, and presentation of American history, and encourages wide discussion of historical questions and equitable treatment of all practitioners of history." OAH publishes the Journal of American History.

Social Sciences Historical Association (http://www.ssha.org/)"The Social Science History Association is an interdisciplinary group of scholars that shares interests in social life and theory; historiography, and historical and social-scientific methodologies. SSHA might be best seen as a coalition of distinctive scholarly communities. Their intellectual work ranges from everyday life in the medieval world – and sometimes earlier -- to contemporary global politics, but they are united in our historicized approach to understanding human events, explaining social processes, and developing innovative theory."

California History

MAPS AND ATLASES

The following reference books may be helpful in your search for historical maps and related information on California History. Napa Valley College Library has a special California collection located in the stacks toward the south end of the library. Both reference and circulating books can be found in this section and books are designated with "CAL" in the call number.

A Guide to the History of California by Doyce B. Nunis, Jr. and Gloria Ricci Lothrop (1989) Call no. CAL REF .016.9794 Guide.

LECTURES

From the Bancroft Library [sound recording]: History of Early California (3 cassette tapes) by J. S. Holliday, James J. Rawls and Robert H. West. Presents lectures on the Hispanicization of California, the California Gold Rush: its impact and influences and Mark Twin in the West. Call no. CAL 979.4 From.

The Sonoma/Napa and Partners (SNAP) online catalog is the gateway to circulating books on California history. Search by keyword, author, title or subject. Subject headings strive to identify topics with consistent terminology. The basic terminology is produced by the Library of Congress. Always look at the subject headings in any catalog, database or index to make sure that you are searching with the most relevant terminology. Once you have the right terms, it's much easier to find the right books.

ONLINE DATABASESThe following databases may be useful in locating information on California history. These reference sources are available online through Solano, Napa and Partners (SNAP) databases and require a library card or e-card to access them.

American Historical Association (http://www.historians.org/)"The AHA was founded in 1889 to serve the broad field of history. It encompasses every historical period and geographical area and serves professional historians in all areas of employment."

California Historical Association (http://www.californiahistoricalsociety.org/)"The mission of CHA is to inspire and empower Californians to make the past a meaningful part of their contemporary lives. With over 4,500 members, this organization publishes California History quarterly journal.The California Historical Society holds one of the richest collections of primary and secondary materials in the state on the social, cultural, economic and political development of California."

California History Online (http://www.californiahistoricalsociety.org/timeline/main.html)Brought to you by the California Historical Society, this online guide contains over three-hundred years of California history. this resource includes key events, personalities and anecdotes from California's past written by James J. Rawls.

County Historical Societies (list courtesy of the Conference of California Historical Societies).